Middle School Science Teacher

JOB TITLE:         Science Teacher
LOCATION:        Arts & Communications Academy
SUPERVISOR:    Building Principal 


JOB SUMMARY:
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: teaching courses in Science; developing lesson plans; providing opportunities for individualized and small group instruction; and establishing and maintaining student behavior in order to provide a productive classroom environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement (DX or DI, grades 6-12).
2. Prior successful teaching experience preferred.
3. Proven ability to meet the challenges of an urban district.

       
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach skills, knowledge, and scientific attitudes through courses in Science, utilizing a course of study adopted by the Board of Education and by using other approved learning activities.
• Develop lesson plans and appropriate instructional materials stressing "discovery" and computer laboratory learning methods.
• Provide opportunities for individualized and small group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
• Plan a program involving demonstrations, lectures, discussions, and student experiments; organize laboratory activities for optimum learning.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior for a productive learning environment during class sessions and field trips.
• Evaluate each pupil's growth in knowledge, skills, and scientific attitude in the course being taught.
• Maintain professional competence through inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Communicate with parents and with guidance counselors on individual progress of students.
• Administer or monitor group standardized tests in accordance with the district-testing program.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative rules.
• Select and requisition books, instructional materials, and supplies and maintain required inventory records.
• Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional support staff in assessing possible health, attitude, or learning problems.  Provide assistance in determining the most appropriate method to help the student resolve such issues.
• Supervise students in out of classroom activities during the assigned workday.
• Participate in curriculum development programs as required.
• Participate in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Participate cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformity within District guidelines.
• Assist students in the selection and development of individual research projects.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by the Superintendent or designee.